HomeSkill Development ECD Officer in City of Kigali Revision questions Admin July 11, 2025 0 SECTION 1: National ECD Guidelines & Compliance Q1. According to Rwanda’s National ECD Policy, which of the following is a key objective? / 1 mark A. Academic testing of children below 3 B. Physical punishment to enforce discipline C. Holistic child development across health, nutrition, education, and protection D. Separation of disabled children from mainstream centers Q2. Rwanda’s ECD model encourages a shift from: / 1 mark A. Academic-only instruction to integrated services B. Community participation to government-only provision C. Informal play to lecture-based lessons D. Home-based centers to boarding schools Q3. ECD centers in Rwanda must use curriculum aligned with: / 1 mark A. REB competency-based curriculum for N1–N3 B. Primary 1–3 syllabus C. International Baccalaureate (IB) D. Teacher preference Q4. Under Rwanda’s 2016 ECD Policy, which of these is a mandated stakeholder role? / 1 mark A. Sector education inspector – infrastructure reporting B. ECD Officer – program coordination and quality assurance C. Health Center – managing feeding programs only D. District Mayor – teaches at ECD Q5. The National Child Development Agency (NCDA) focuses primarily on: / 1 mark A. Exam results B. Monitoring child development, protection, and caregiver support C. Infrastructure funding D. Teacher deployment in secondary schools Q6. Which document offers classroom structure, content areas, and time allocations for ECD centers in Rwanda? / 1 mark A. NESA syllabus B. ECD Caregiver Training Manual C. Sector performance contract D. Only MINEDUC policies Q7. According to Rwanda’s ECD Guidelines, inclusive education means: / 1 mark A. Providing separate programs for children with disabilities B. Integrating all children and adapting lesson plans C. Assigning special teachers only D. Limiting support to urban schools Q8. The official age group for children in formal ECD centers in Rwanda is: / 1 mark A. 1–3 years B. 2–5 years C. 5–8 years D. 0–2 years Q9. Curriculum content for N2 in Rwanda includes which of the following domains? / 1 mark A. Play, punishment, and memorization B. Language, motor skills, emotional development, numeracy C. Religious education only D. Science and history Q10. Local ECD centers should submit monitoring reports to: / 1 mark A. National Police B. Sector Education Officer C. Only UNICEF D. Caregiver associations SECTION 2: Play-Based Learning & School Readiness Q11. Rwanda’s CBC for ECD promotes which of the following teaching approaches? / 1 mark A. Textbook memorization B. Free play and guided interaction C. Chalk and talk methods D. No curriculum Q12. One key strategy to prepare children for transition to P1 is: / 1 mark A. Academic drilling B. Play-based readiness games and songs C. Early formal exams D. Reducing playtime Q13. A teacher organizing role-play of a market scene is supporting: / 1 mark A. Language only B. Holistic development through real-life play C. Physical development D. Only cognitive skills Q14. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of play-based learning? / 1 mark A. Promotes creativity B. Supports fine/gross motor development C. Encourages passive memorization D. Enhances social skills Q15. School readiness in Rwanda includes: / 1 mark A. Emotional, physical, and cognitive development B. Academic reading only C. Only fine motor testing D. National exams for N3 Q16. A teacher who sings, plays, and dances with learners is implementing: / 1 mark A. REB school punishment policy B. Interactive, child-centered methods C. P1 syllabus D. Teacher-led monologue Q17. In play-based programs, learners are expected to: / 1 mark A. Sit quietly B. Copy notes C. Engage actively with materials D. Avoid physical movement Q18. Preparing children for formal school involves: / 1 mark A. Transition plans from N3 to P1 B. Repeating N3 twice C. Standardized testing at N3 D. Skipping play activities Q19. The use of songs and puppets in teaching enhances: / 1 mark A. Language and emotional skills B. Only entertainment C. Physical punishment D. Memorization only Q20. In Rwanda’s ECD model, the goal of early learning is to: / 1 mark A. Rank learners by performance B. Foster holistic development C. Focus on literacy only D. Prepare for national exams SECTION 3: Monitoring, Assessment & Reporting Q21. Which tool is used to track ECD center performance in Rwanda? / 1 mark A. Report cards B. Monthly Monitoring Checklist C. National Exam Reports D. CBC gradebook Q22. An ECD Officer’s monitoring visit should assess: / 1 mark A. Teacher salaries B. Quality of play areas, lesson delivery, learner interaction C. Construction permits D. Uniform compliance Q23. Developmental delays should be documented and: / 1 mark A. Hidden from the caregiver B. Referred to the nearest health center C. Ignored until P1 D. Reported only to parents Q24. Reporting learner progress is done using: / 1 mark A. Observation checklists and caregiver input B. National tests C. Grades A–F D. Oral interviews only Q25. Child progress tracking must consider: / 1 mark A. Motor, language, cognitive, and emotional development B. Salary of caregiver C. Height only D. Uniform cleanliness Q26. The data collected from ECD centers is important for: / 1 mark A. Caregiver promotions B. Decision-making, funding, and program improvement C. Punishment D. Delays in services Q27. Monitoring of lesson plans includes checking for: / 1 mark A. Length of activities only B. Alignment with weekly themes C. List of student names D. Use of textbooks only Q28. Key data on ECD learners includes: / 1 mark A. Body Mass Index B. Attendance, engagement level, developmental milestones C. IQ score D. Primary exam scores Q29. Observation of child play can help identify: / 1 mark A. Financial background B. Strengths and needs in development C. Learning disabilities only D. Age Q30. Referrals to professionals (health or social services) must be made: / 1 mark A. Through monitoring tools and caregiver reporting B. By parents only C. By police D. After punishment SECTION 4: Caregiver Mentoring & Support Q31. Caregiver coaching in Rwanda focuses on: / 1 mark A. Curriculum content, discipline, and play facilitation B. Financial literacy C. Construction D. Religious doctrine Q32. A mentor reviewing caregiver lesson plans is performing: / 1 mark A. Punishment B. Supportive supervision C. Promotion screening D. Curriculum reform Q33. Mentorship encourages caregivers to: / 1 mark A. Copy last year’s plan B. Adapt activities to child needs C. Skip play time D. Use corporal punishment Q34. Coaching caregivers during classroom visits helps improve: / 1 mark A. Discipline methods only B. Instructional practice and learner engagement C. Parent attendance D. Height measurement Q35. Good mentorship involves: / 1 mark A. Criticism only B. Collaboration and modeling strategies C. Exams D. Absentee tracking only Q36. One priority of caregiver training is to ensure: / 1 mark A. Memorized songs B. Understanding of developmental domains C. Uniform policy D. Donation collection Q37. In Rwanda’s ECD, lesson plans must reflect: / 1 mark A. Daily attendance logs B. Child-centered activities C. Exams only D. Video recordings Q38. Practical coaching tools include: / 1 mark A. Flashcards B. Coaching checklist and feedback log C. Exams D. Mobile money logs Q39. Peer mentoring among caregivers fosters: / 1 mark A. Competitiveness B. Sharing of good practices C. Reduced collaboration D. Curriculum change Q40. Regular mentorship helps improve: / 1 mark A. Caregiver salaries B. Learner outcomes and classroom quality C. Caregiver diets D. Health records SECTION 5: Community Engagement & Resource Mobilization Q41. Community involvement is key to: / 1 mark A. Reducing costs only B. Sustainability of ECD services C. Avoiding regulation D. Removing responsibility from district Q42. Which of the following is a recommended method for mobilizing support? / 1 mark A. Partnering with churches, cooperatives, and youth volunteers B. Waiting for donor funding C. Charging high fees D. Ignoring parents Q43. ECD Officers must liaise with: / 1 mark A. Police and hospitals B. All stakeholders including NGOs, parents, and sector offices C. Caregivers only D. REB teachers Q44. Parent meetings should be used to: / 1 mark A. Collect school fees B. Explain curriculum and child development C. Deliver punishment D. Report teacher problems Q45. Caregiver motivation strategies include: / 1 mark A. Public appreciation, training opportunities, small incentives B. Threats C. Job cuts D. Reducing hours Q46. One key ECD Officer responsibility is to coordinate: / 1 mark A. Local tax payment B. Stakeholder platforms and partnerships C. Cash transfers D. Sport events only Q47. When ECD Officers support caregivers to apply for income-generating grants, this promotes: / 1 mark A. Dependency B. Sustainability C. Relocation D. Urban migration Q48. Which group plays a vital role in sustaining ECD services? / 1 mark A. National Parliament B. Caregivers and local communities C. Banks D. Celebrities Q49. Community-based information systems are valuable because they: / 1 mark A. Reduce inspection needs B. Increase transparency and local ownership C. Replace national policy D. Avoid regulation Q50. ECD Officers in Kigali must align all activities with: / 1 mark A. City of Kigali Strategic Plan B. Private donors C. Individual caregiver goals D. Religious institutions Submit Answer
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